2015 Florida Economic Impact

The Beverage Industry is a major contributor to Florida’s economy.

Florida’s beverage companies manufacture and distribute some of the most popular non-alcoholic beverages in the world. From products in your neighborhood store to our support of local community initiatives, our presence is felt in every community across the state.

We play an important role in the state’s economy by providing good-paying jobs, paying significant tax dollars to the state and federal government and making generous charitable contributions to organizations across the state.

Benefiting Local Businesses

Florida’s beverage industry supports a number of other business sectors and their employees throughout the state. In fact, more than 53,914 workers in restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, movie theaters and more depend, in part, on beverage sales for their livelihoods.

Making An Economic Impact

With a direct economic impact of $13.7 billion, Florida’s beverage industry provides more than $1.4 billion in wages and benefits, and contributes $1 billion in taxes at the state level and $1.9 billion at the federal level.

Supporting Local Charities

Florida’s beverage companies and their employees also generously contribute $116.7 million to charitable causes across the state.